Steve Kraske is a Professor of Communication Studies at UMKC and the host of "Up to Date" on KCUR-FM. His reporting focuses on a diverse range of themes including culture and society, construction and real estate, as well as regional interest and world news, particularly in North America and Latin America. Kraske's work has been featured in various outlets such as CDC Gaming Reports, St. Louis Public Radio, and Yahoo News.
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Steve Kraske's coverage indicates a focus on local government and politics, with an emphasis on events impacting Kansas City and the states of Kansas and Missouri. He also covers cultural and societal topics relevant to the region.
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By: Zach Perez, Steve Kraske
Kansas City recently lost a beloved face in local news. Cynthia Newsome, a long-serving anchor and reporter for KSHB 41, passed away on Tuesday following a years-long battle with cancer. One journalist she mentored, KSHB reporter Rae Daniel, spoke with KCUR’s Up To Date about Newsome’s impact on our city.
By: Ellen Beshuk, Steve Kraske
Kansas City’s Blue River Biosolids Facility is using an innovative wastewater treatment process to convert sewage into energy and fertilizer while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
By: Gabriella Lacey, Steve Kraske
The pandemic changed how many Americans think about work. Now, a new 30-year entrepreneurship study from the Kansas City-based Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation suggests those shifts may still be reshaping the economy.
By: Ellen Beshuk, Steve Kraske
Research from the University of Kansas found that cynicism toward news outlets can make people more likely to believe misinformation. In contrast, a healthy level of skepticism toward media institutions can help people determine when information is trustworthy.
By: Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz
Voters will see two controversial questions on Missouri's statewide ballot in August, when turnout is expected to be lower. Amendment 4 would make it much harder for citizens to change the constitution, while Amendment 5 seeks to expand sales taxes.
By: Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson, Ellen Beshuk
Jason-Flor Sisante has always been enamored by outer space. Now, as a member of the United States Navy's aerospace medicine program, he hopes to take his talents as a medical professional into the cosmos.
By: Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz
The critically acclaimed new album “Little Wide Open” is the work of Overland Park musician Kevin Morby.
By: Halle Jackson, Steve Kraske
Henner, best known for her role in the 1970s sitcom “Taxi”, has a highly superior autobiographical memory, which allows her to remember vast portions of her life in vivid detail.
By: Halle Jackson, Steve Kraske
The deadline to file as a candidate for governor of Kansas was Monday, June 1. A last-minute filing shook up the Democratic field, while there's a clear frontrunner among the seven Republicans in the running.
By: Zach Wilson, Steve Kraske
Parkville and North Kansas City are among the fastest-growing communities in the Kansas City metro, with populations increasing by more than 20% since the last Census. KCUR's Up To Date spoke with their mayors about what's fueling this surge and how it's impacting their cities.
